Isaiah 58:7

Catholic Public Domain Version

Break your bread with the hungry, and lead the destitute and the homeless into your house. When you see someone naked, cover him, and do not despise your own flesh.

Cross References

Genesis 19:14

And so Lot, going out, spoke to his sons-in-law, who were going to receive his daughters, and he said: "Rise up. Depart from this place. For the Lord will destroy this city." And it seemed to them that he was speaking playfully.

Genesis 19:2

And he said: "I beg you, my lords, turn aside to the house of your servant, and lodge there. Wash your feet, and in the morning you will advance on your way." And they said, "Not at all. But we will lodge in the street."

2 Chronicles 28:15

And the men, whom we mentioned above, rose up and took the captives. All those who were naked, they clothed from the spoils. And when they had clothed them, and had given them shoes, and had refreshed them with food and drink, and had anointed them because of the hardship, and had cared for them, whoever was not able to walk and whoever was feeble in body, they set them upon beasts of burden, and they led them to Jericho, the city of palm trees, to their brothers, and they themselves returned to Samaria.

Nehemiah 5:5

"And now, as is the flesh of our brothers, so is our flesh; and as are their sons, so also are our sons. Behold, we have subjugated our sons and our daughters into servitude, and some of our daughters are slaves, nor do we have the ability to redeem them, for others possess our fields and our vineyards."

Job 22:7

You have not given water to the weary; you have taken bread away from the hungry.

Psalm 112:9

He causes a barren woman to live in a house, as the joyful mother of sons.

Proverbs 11:17

A merciful man benefits his own soul. But whoever is cruel casts out even his close relatives.

Proverbs 22:9

Whoever is inclined to mercy shall be blessed, for from his bread he has given to the poor. Whoever gives gifts will acquire victory and honor. But he carries away the soul of the receiver.

Proverbs 24:11

Rescue those who are led away to death. And do not cease from delivering those who are dragged away to a violent death.

Proverbs 25:21

If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

Proverbs 28:27

Whoever gives to the poor shall not be in need. Whoever despises his petition will suffer scarcity.

Isaiah 58:10

When you pour out your life for the hungry, and you satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light will rise up in darkness, and your darkness will be like the midday.

Jeremiah 22:3

Thus says the Lord: Exercise judgment and justice, and free anyone who is oppressed by violence from the hand of a false accuser. And do not be willing to sadden the new arrival, or the orphan, or the widow, nor should you burden them unfairly. And you shall not shed innocent blood in this place.

Ezekiel 18:16

and who has not grieved any man, nor withheld the collateral, nor seized by violence, but instead has given his bread to the hungry, and has covered the naked with a garment,

Ezekiel 18:7

and if he has not grieved any man, but has restored the collateral to the debtor, if he has seized nothing by violence, has given his bread to the hungry, and has covered the naked with a garment,

Daniel 4:27

And the king spoke out loud, saying, "Isn't this the great Babylon, which I have built, as the home of the kingdom, by the strength of my power and in the glory of my excellence?"

Luke 11:41

Yet truly, give what is above as alms, and behold, all things are clean for you.

Luke 19:8

But Zacchaeus, standing still, said to the Lord: "Behold, Lord, one half of my goods I give to the poor. And if I have cheated anyone in any matter, I will repay him fourfold."

Luke 3:11

But in response, he said to them: "Whoever has two coats, let him give to those who do not have. And whoever has food, let him act similarly."

Acts 16:15

And when she had been baptized, with her household, she pleaded with us, saying: "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, enter into my house and lodge there." And she convinced us.

Acts 16:34

And when he had brought them into his own house, he set a table for them. And he was joyous, with his entire household, believing in God.

Romans 12:13

in the difficulties of the saints, sharing; in hospitality, attentive.

Deuteronomy 22:1

"If you see your brother's ox or sheep wander astray, you shall not pass by. Instead, you shall lead them back to your brother.

1 Timothy 5:10

who has testimony of her good works: whether she has educated children, or has provided hospitality, or has washed the feet of the saints, or has ministered to those suffering tribulation, or has pursued any kind of good work.

Philemon 1:7

For I have found great joy and consolation in your charity, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.

Judges 9:2

"Speak to all the men of Shechem: Which is better for you: that seventy men, all the sons of Jerubbaal, should rule over you, or that one man should rule over you? And consider also that I am your bone and your flesh."